Мedia Forum of Russian-Language Media to Be Held in Istanbul

The Media Forum of Russian-Language Media will take place in Istanbul from September 25 to 29, 2024. This international platform is designed for the exchange of experience and ideas in the fields of media and information technology. The event is organized by the Department for External Economic and International Relations (DEEIR) of Moscow, the House of Compatriots of Moscow, and the Moscow Center for International Cooperation.

The official opening is scheduled for September 26. Welcoming remarks will be delivered by Minister of the Government of Moscow, Head of DEEIR Sergey Cheremin, a representative of the Russian Embassy in Türkiye, Consul General of Russia in Istanbul Andrey Buravov, Head of the Russian House in Ankara Alexander Sotnichenko, among other dignitaries.

The forum program includes lectures, roundtables, panel discussions, and more. On September 26, a presentation titled “Inside Moscow’s Leading Media Outlet” will be delivered by Dmitry Grachev, General Producer of Moscow 24, who will share insights into the channel’s operations. Galina Monastyryova, President of the public organization Moscow and Muscovites and a member of the Board of the Council for Nationalities under the Government of Moscow, will moderate the panel discussion “In the Footsteps of Gilyarovsky: Promoting Moscow’s History and Culture in the Media”. Participants will explore how the city’s rich historical and cultural heritage is represented in the media landscape.

On September 27, Dr. Vasily Shchipkov, Associate Professor at the Department of International Journalism at MGIMO University, will give a lecture titled “Editorial Policy for a Diverse Target Audience”. This will be followed by a roundtable focused on the evolving media agenda in Moscow. The session will be moderated by Dmitry Kozhaev, Director of the House of Compatriots of Moscow.

Forum participants will have the opportunity to discuss the status of Russian-language media in various countries, identify strategies for addressing the challenges facing the professional community, and explore avenues for future cooperation.

The Media Forum was first held in Istanbul in 2022. Last year’s event gathered over 70 participants, including representatives of Russian-language media outlets and compatriot organizations from 31 countries, as well as leading Russian media and experts.